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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.07 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.07 and 14.51 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.07 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.07 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.07 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.22/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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